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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-15
RELICS OF RAMEses.

nonaticus Made to the National Mussmn
BY DR.. Grant hey.
Dr.. james Grant Bey. of Cairo.
Egypt, while here at the medical con-
eTvss, found time to present to the
/ museum some very interesting relics Of
ancient Egypt Two objects of the
| highest interest in the collection are
pear-shaped pendants of gold which are
imprinted with the kingly seal OF
Thothmes ILL.,, who lived 1000 years
B. C. These were bought in Cairo
several years before the noted discov-
cry of the royal mummies in the cave
of Deir ell Bahari, and confirmed the
suspicion that the Arab grave robbers
had access to q royal sepulcher. In
this find, besides the bodies of several
kings known in history. was found the
mummy of the great Rameses H., the
''Pharaoh of the Bible" and that of his
son, Rameses I'LL, the Pharaoh of the
exodus. A piece of the wrapping linen
of Rameses H., ON which DR.. Grant has
written the royal seal of the king. pro-
vokes reflections on the changes since
the busy hands of the weaver wrought
that fine linen S.S0OEears ago.
A small bronze mummy box with a
lizard on the top tells us that the
Egyptians were also careful Of the bod
les of as small animals as these. A
mummied hawk is also in the collec-
ton. The hawk was the symbol Of
Horus. the sun god. and son of Osiris.
the greatest god in the Egyptian Pam
theon. Two little porcelain statuettes
were the subject of an interesting
story told by the learned doctor.
They are called shubti, OF respond
ents. When an ancient Egyptian
went to the funeral of friend he took
several of these, which were deposited
in an empty box provided for the pur-
pose in the tomb. to represent that the
friends wished the deceased to have
plenty of servants in the next world to
till the soil and SOW seed. Hence they
have agricultural implements and Il
bag of seed in their hands. These
shubti were formerly mistaken for i'm
ages of Osiris. Among other things
are copper tigurette of the ibis headed
god ThOth, the ancestor of the Greek
god Hermes, the god of learning; one
of a cat, the symbol of Sekhet, who
corresponds to the Greek Diana. god
dess of the moon; small stone scarab
or beetle with the seal of the goddess
HathOr on the other side.
Several fragments Of papyrus. with
old Greek characters written on them,
are from the late interesting find of OBJ
jects dating within the Christian era in
the Fyoum. 1t is an interesting fact to
note that the crocodile and the papyrus
plant have disappeared from lower
Egypt. owing, in the case of the papy-
rus, to the fact that the country is less
marshy than formerly. and that it was
cultivated by the ancients for the man
ufacture Of paper. 1t is true, however.
that both papyrus and crocodiles were
cultivated by the humane Egyptians.
The remainder of the collection con-
sists of articles more nearly related to
modern times, such as Greek. Roman
| and Turkish WASHINGTON Star.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-15
A VALUABLE SUBSTANCE.
The Process Of Making CarbOlic Acid From

The Process Of Making. Carb0lic Acid From
Coal Oil.
CarbOlic acid was first distilled from
coal tar in 1884 by the chemist Runge-
1t is still obtained from coal tar, but
more largely now, because more cheap
ly, from petroleum. Creosote had been
first obtained about two years before.
the discovery of carbolic acid, and for
some time there was an assumption
among chemists that the two substances
were the saIne: out td1 appifcEriUn Ue
strict tests soon showed them to be es-
sentially different. Carbolic acid was
found to have many important proper
ties; the one, no doubt, that brought Is
most generally into use was its power
full antiseptic quality. 1t was found to
Immediately check the process Of pu-
trefactiOn in organic matter and render
decay impossible in any substance sub
jected to contact with it. 1t thus camo
speedily into use as an application in
surgery. especially in the case of ul-
GERS. fostering wounds or gangrenOus
sores. It is also used to some extent
in medicine, having been found to have
some excellent properties, when used
in diluted form and in combination.
though in pure state it is most vio-
lent poison. Carbolic acid is made.
from coal tar, from salicylic acid and
from coal oil. We give the process of
making 1t from the last named substance
as the one most frequently used. The
crude coal oil or petroleum is distilled in,
retOrt furnished with a thermometer,
and the portion which passes over
when the heat ranges between three
hundred and four hundred degrees
Fair. is collected apart and mixed
with hot saturated solution of caustic-
pOtassa- After this has stood for some
time. a semi-crystalline. pasty mass
forms. with some liquid on top; this
liquid is drawn of. and the pasty stuff
below is stirred with small quantity
of water until it is dissolved. In. the.
solution thus obtained, carbolate of;
potassa settles to the bottom as a dense
liquid and is drawn of; hydrochloric
acid is then added to il, and carbOlic
acid in the form of a solution rises to
the top. Chloride of calcium is then
added to this to remove water, andu
the whole is then purified by distilla--
ton. and the portion left by distilIine-
off the pure carbolic acid is subjected
to cold and yields crystals of carbolic
acid. which must be dried and nut
away from the air. Carbolic acid is
used very lavishly by some surgeons.
being applied as lotion and with
dressings of gauze or cotton wool pre-
viously prepared with the acid. But
it mas been found that the application
of too much carbolic acid to an opep.
sore results in absorption of the poison
by the blood. sometimes to q fatal de-
gree. For this reason this substance
should only be used as q dressing for.
and sores in the form directed
by an intelligent physician. Carbolic.
acid has also an important use in thu
of tar colors for painting
and dyeing.-Chiccgo Inter Ocean.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-15

In Holland the oak firkins are pre-
pared by sleeping them two hours in
lye and. after pouring off the I've. letting
them stand in the air for day to dry,
after which they are filled with solu-
ton of alum for twenty-four hours and
left to dry for another day.
just before packing the butter into
them they are thoroughly cleaned with
cold water. In preparing the beech
firkins they are simply washed out
with a solution of soda. then washed
with water and dried. Sometimes they
are also filled with a brine, which is
allowed to remain in them several
DAYS.
In the United States the woody
flavor is removed by soaking the firkins
in hot brine. one quart Of salt being
placed in each tub. and boiling water
added. When the brine gets cold the
same operation is repeated, except that
cold water is added instead of hot, and
the second brine is allowed to remain
in the tub until it is ready for packing.
1t is preferable, if possible, that the
firkins used by each packer should have
n uniform weight; otherwise the honest
weight of the wood should be marked
on each tub, which facilitates the as
pertaining of the just weight of butter.
There are many conveniences i'm hav-
ing a uniform tare for the butter tubs.
but this Goes not mean that every tub
should contain the same quantity of
butter. These tubs may vary from
thirty to E hundred pounds in hutter
capacity; ~hat is meant is that each
tub which contains the same quantity
of butter should have the came
weight.
After the ssntter is packed in the tub
1t is customary to place '-salt plas.
ter under the lid; but Prof Robert
son. who msde observations At the
Colonial Exhibition, informs our dairy
men that this layer of salt breaks
before the butter reaches the English
markets. On the continent of Europe,
where the best systems of packing are
adopted. paraffine or parchment paper
Is highly recommended. Tin lined
tnbs. although favored in some quar-
tiers. are Objectionable from the fact
already stated. When cloth is used to
prevent the butter from adhering to
the walls Of the tub care should he
taken that il is free from impurities or
any substance unpalatable to the taste
or injurious to the healthy y
Herald.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-15

-Jones-''Hold on. Smith. I've
new conundrun." Smith-"Keep it
keep il" Jones-"Too good to keep.
Listen. What-what is the difference
what is the difference-the difference
by Georgei I've forgotten it." Smith
THANK heavenly ]. Zsleordna
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-15
Morning o.nubialit;es.-

Morning coRnubialities.-
More money. eh? Same old story.
You seem determined to keep my nose
at the grindstone. Wife-''Humph!
should think the gripdstone would be
pretty red by this time. ~ Omaha
HorM.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-15

Buy hives that will last lifetime
There are many hives on the market
only made to sell
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-15

Wash your fatirons in soapsuds
and dry thoroughly. if they at all
trouble You by dropping black specks.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17

THE Knights of Labor in Illinois have
oo-operated, become possessed OF vaiu-
able mining properties, and are taking
out coal. To prevent their competition
the railways refuse to furnish them
transportation for their cars, and the
case of the miners, already before the
courts, will find its way of necessity be-
fore the legislature. The courts have
ever been ready to condemn the oppres-
sions of the laborer. Strikers have been
rgidly punished and the majesty OF law
vindicated. Now. let the courts mani
fest the same desire to uphold the ma
jesty of that same law for the defense Of
the laborers, and the rights of men to
engage in such cooperative enterprises
as will benefit themselves and cheaper
fuel for all others. 1t remains to be seen
how far the great state of Illinois will
permit her railways to Cypress labor by
refusing, as comon carriers, to haul coal
cars for cooperative mining associa-
lions.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17

COULDN'T HEAR IT THUNDER.

An interesting letter from Mr. John W
Weeks, superintendent of DeKalb Pauper
Home:
From a feeling of gratitude and desire to
benefit Others, voluntarily make this state
ment: I have great reason to be thankful
that ever heard of B. Is. b., as know what a
blessing 1t has been TO me. l have suffered
with Bronchial Catarrh for number of years.
Six months ago was taken with severe pain
in right ear, which in few days began to dis
charge matter, with terrible and almost I'M
bearablc palpitation and all sorts of noises in
my head. In ten days after the commence
ment of discharge and pan in my ear began
TO grow deaf, and in six weeks l was so deaf
thatI could not hear thunder.
] was then compelled to use conversation
tube. and it was often that could not hear
with the tube. / then commencing taking H.
Is. B and the running of my ear ceased run
ming in five weeks and can u wv hear without
the Tube. My general health has improved,
palpitstiOn ceased. and feel like a new being
and appreciate the benefit / have received
from b B. q. made in Atlanta, Ga with
gratitude TO God and thankiulness to the Pro-
pri. tors for such a medicine. | CheeTfully rec
ommend it to all who are atflict with deaf
ness and cata-rb. Try it; persevere in its use
and you will be convinced of its value
JOHN w. WEEKES.
Superintendent DeKalb Pauper Home.
Decatur, Ga, May |, 1885.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17
A TEXAN VETERANS TRIBUTE.
To His Old COMMUNICATIVE Late General
John A. Logan.

To His Old COMMUNICATIVE Late General
John A. Logan.
"whatI Logan dead2 Oh. pshawi Talnt so9
Black Jack pegged Outl Say, paTd, 20 slow!
You can't fool lne with yer grave yard noise,
For you see | was one o. Loans boys
| was one o. the Fifteenth Corps, an pard,
Though yer givin II TO me straight an hard,
An the look D truth turks in yer eyes,
An yer glance is straight rs the crow bird
flies,
An thar amt no hint af lurkin' laugh
HID back o. yer face, sich foolish chat
Won't take with tough old cuss, rs knows
The general too burned well to s'pose
That death could easily douse the glim
o. SIGH tough old soldier as him.
man as strong as a wOrkin OK,
Az n constitution that stood the knocks
or u four years war, an came out as tough
As a hickory knOt, won't take no bun
Au' let death snatch him away from view
Like II cOult SIGH fellers as me an you,
oh. no! Sich story as that you see,
Won't 20 with 40 SIGH a CusS rs me.
why pard, look here, on many field
whar' the very earth ist rocked and reeled,
An the blaze an smokr, au' Internal roar,
An the awful groans an the plashin' gore,
An the whistlin' balls an the screamin shell,
Jest seem, d like "A dOuble-bdTreled hell,
I've SEE n the general, calm an cool
As the quIet face OF a mountain poo,
Yes, right on the field ~ har every breath
u the $ uUke-chOked air seemed 10 Whisper
death,
An ghouls appeared to be stalkin round
I've seen him ride, an We used ter say
That death KEEP dOdgin out q his way,
Jes' US IL 'twsr sAeered, an didn't crave
To tackle Il IN an s cool an brave.
An pard, you may chin till the tnal morn
~ hen Gabriel tOOts his arOusin' morn,
An won believe deaIh has made II play
ON OK, in the ordinary way.
It's in the paperT Whar 'bOutsr Let's see
amt no reader, hut seems to me
l could work IL through my Oniettered hcad
II you'd pint to the ne, as says h. dead
Hello! His picture IL takes my breath
An that black border! That must mean
death!
Jest war IA second; these burned oil, eyes
Haze got so weak, If the least dust nes
Ii starts the water. Great God! j III broke
All up at the newsl ] seem to choke
ON the smallest words try to speak
It's an age since these Of eyes sprung leak!
An L. gan is dead! Say, pard, lets see
Thar's Grant an Hancock. Jackson an Lee,
Some wore the blue an some wore the gray,
But they're friends an brothers up thar TO-
day.
An Nc lelan an Custer, an Hood. an now
Our Logan, TOO, has a crown on his brow!
An though feel that it's likely TO be
Real wicked to say IL, IL seems 10 me
with AL o. that noble uand up thar
That Heavens gettin' mOre'n her shaT.
Don CARLINo.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17

The mixing Of politics and religion in
this country is not acceptable to the
masses Of our people. Church and state
have their separate functions and their
spheres do not interpenetrate. The in
reference Of the clergy with political
movements has always been resented,
particularly where the ministerial or
priestly Office was made the vantage
ground for political attacks. In the
same manner the attacks of the politi-
clans upon the church, on political
grounds, have always been resented,
and the subjects of such attacks have
been forced to take new ground as the
basis Of political procedure. This mis-
take, made by Henry George in his at
tack upon the Catholic church, though
ostensibly for the defense of his friend,
Father McGlynn, does not meet with
approval. The entering wedge of all
dissensions Is driven home In these con-
troyersies Of church and state, and the
people Of these United States will not
approve Of Mr.. Georges attack upon the
church, whatever they may say concern
Ing his land theories. The overt act Of
offense was committed by McGlynn
when he stumped New York for Henry
George and for this act his church has
called him to account. In becoming the
champion OF McGlynn, at the very out
set Of his career as a journalist, Henry
George has very heavily handicapped
himself, and made bitter enemy of the
very masses from among which his
greatest support, mental, moral and ma
terial was likely to come. 1t was bold
act and an honest movement of his own
mind, no doubt, but it was none the less
a rash act and exceedingly Ill advised.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17
For Mayor.

hereby respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of Mayor at he cleo
ton TO be held in February. | trust that |
have been sufficiently identified with the bust
ness interests and material growth of the city
for the past ten years to indicate my standing
generally on matters of local importance and
enterprise. Certainly the keenest interest in
our future prosperity causes me to favor Il
careful but progressive policy in municipal
Sffa RS. and to appreciate fully the necessity
for a Wig Irous, non-partisau, pubic-sprted
administration. If elected to this honorable
p sition, | should accept as trust. and en-
deavor faithfully to perform its duties and
obligations. EDWIN II. TERRELL.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17

TEXAS is SO large that the conditions
OF one section Of the country may be alb
solute'y diverse from that of another
section, and this difference it is difficult
to make people realize, as it is all one
state. THIS must be the reason why it
seems so nearly impossible to convince
the people in this part of Texas that
people are actually starving in other
sections of the state.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17
BRIGHT'S DISEASE.

I have been IA sufferer from Kidney and
Bladder trouble for several years. | have
lately had what is termed Brights Disease,
and have had considerable swelling of my legs
and shOrthess of breath. The urea has poi
sOnod my blood also. | secured and am using
B b B. Botanic Blood Balm and find it acts
POWERFULLY aud VERY QUICKLY, aud am de-
lighted with its effects. | had previously used
a large quantity of various advertised RENE
dies. and several eminent physicians also
waited on me, but b. b. g. stands at the tOnp.
JOHN II. MARTIN.
Rock Creek, Ala, May 4, 1886.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17

THERE appears to be a very general
enquiry over Texas for the mailing
clerk of the Del Rio Dot. The eastern
exchanges Of tn state appear to be suf-
fering most frequently. The Dot and
the Austin Dispatch need to revise their
mailing department, or raise row with
Uncle Sam.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17
A Rare Bargain.

Fifty acres, fronting on San Antonio
river and running up to the road; pecans
along the river; all Gultivatable; a good
frame house with five rooms; three miles
be arranged. GOOd title. Address,
l., C., this office. 29-l2-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17

The New York journals appear to be
as much be-muddled over the Texas SEN
atorial election as are the newspapers
Of Texas. To read them is simply to
realize how thoroughly uncertain the
whole outcome of that matter Is. 1t is
merely game of brag and sheer at
tempt to bluff. Not even Grecian ora
Gle could make a decent prognog. con-
corning the final issue.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17

THE dispatch from Austin announcing
that the Knights of Labor and the rail-
road interests are working for the cleo
ton Of John Ireland to the senate" an
nounces too much. One of these state
ments on the face Of it must be errone-
Gus. The X. of l. and the railroads are
not working the same racket.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17
Very Well Put.

Why do we defer till tomorrow what we
should do today? Why do we neg ect a Ough
TIL il throws Us into consumption and Con
sumption brings t. the grave? DR. WM.
HALLS BALsAM is sure to cure it if taken in
season. Ii has never been known to 1Hil. Use
il IhOrOughl,. according TO directions. PCTse.
we're till the disease is conquered. as It is GER
tain 10 be. even If it should require dozen
bottles. There is no better medicine for pull
mOnary disorders
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17

SOME genius has discovered that man
does not know much, but that many men
think that they do, and takes a column
OF space 10 reveal the discovery. Had
he taken a dry goods box and exhibited
himself, it would have ansN cred the
same purpose.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17

The statisticians OF the lobby and re-
pOrters gallery at Austin give the total
Farmers Alliance and knights of Labor
vote In the state legislature at forty
three. Concerning the truth or falsity
of this report the LIGHT has nothing to
say; but, when it is asserted that "they
will vote as unit on all questions" 1t
rises to remark that in no case hereto.
fore presented in this state have these
bodies shown any very special inclina-
ton to vote one way. The political
pulling and hauling Of last fall, the his
tory of municipal elections the state
over, and the controversies going on
within these bodies, give no ground Of
belief that they will face one way In
securing legislative action during
the present session Of the state solons.
The diversity Of opinion that leads to
division in the local assembly and in
the Alliance will be very likely to mani
fest itself this winter on the floor of the
legislature.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17
"Uonsumption can be Cured .

DIR. J. S. COMBS, Owensville, Ohio. says: 81
have given Scot s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil
with HypOphOsphitcs TO four patients with
better results than seemed possible with any
remedy. All were he rcditaTy cases OF Lung
Coughs, pain in the chest, frequent breathing
frequent pulse, fever aud L UaciatOn. All
these cases have increased in weight from II
To % pounds, and are not now needing any
medicine"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17
The Sons OF Herman

viii celebrate the 10Th anniversary of
their order in this city by a grand ball
on Saturday, the 22d inst, at the Casino
hall. Judging from the social and har-
mOniOus status Of former occasions, it
can safely be said that II will be a grand
success. l-l5-lt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17
ANNOUNCING NTS.
EoR STREET COMMISSIONER.

! hereby announce myself as a candidate
for reelection to the Office Of Street Commits
siOner. I ask for no commendation other
than my work I'm this city, and IL reelected
will do my work as / have done in the past,
and will work for the best interest of the tax
payers Of the city OF San Antonio.
JOHN CAyANAUGH.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17

INDIANA is an old state but she Is still
growing. The value of her farm pro-
ducts for 1886 was $ll 100000 in excess
Of previous year. This is exclusive of
the value Of her live stock. Such a
showing would be decidedly creditable
to many newer states.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17

PHILADELPHIA and Chicago, both, are
taking deeper interest in the relief Of
our drouth sufferers than San Antonians
are. This is neither just to them, nor
wise for ourselves. This selfishness will
reooil upon our own heads in time. 1t
is poor advertisement for Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17

CLEVELAND saved $4,000 out of his
first years salary. So much for a rigid
economy. This ecor omy was the be-all
and end-all of Hayes sins rs a president.
Did he pinch it any closer than Grover
does? Perhaps the excuse will be that
during his first year Grover was saving
up for his wedding expenses,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17

The friends OF the Utah Edmunds-
Tucker bill were little too previous in
their rejoisings over its passage. The
bill as it passed the house was amen ded
after passing the senate, and as thus
amended the senate refused to endorse
it. 1t must be remodeIed before it re-
REEVES the sanction of senate. The end
Ia not vet.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-01-17

CHDRcHILL shows decided symptoms
of very strong leaning towards liberal
ism. Gladstone will cultivate this dis
position In Randy, and make It count for
all Ii is worth.